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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Austin High School's Ballet Folklórico is |
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presenting its 15th Annual Gran Show de Primavera, a performance |
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that is traditionally one of the highlights of its season, on the |
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evening of May 3, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2003, Ballet Folklórico is a for-credit, |
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working dance company dedicated to showcasing and celebrating |
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Mexican culture and the diverse cultures that are represented at |
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Austin High; the group also travels to compete and further develop |
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its skills, and it has been the recipient of multiple awards in |
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statewide contests; and |
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WHEREAS, Ballet Folklórico benefits from the guidance and |
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direction of Maura Masters, and this year, Felipe Hernandez, a |
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former dance captain, has joined the group to provide additional |
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instruction and choreography support; the Gran Show de Primavera, |
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with the theme "Nuestra Historia," will also feature guest |
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performances by Crockett High School's Mariachi de Oro, a |
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multilingual band that blends a range of musical styles; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Ballet Folklórico and Mariachi de Oro |
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have demonstrated an impressive dedication to excellence in their |
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respective crafts, and their much-anticipated Gran Show de |
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Primavera promises to be one to remember; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 15th Annual Gran Show de |
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Primavera presented by Ballet Folklórico at Austin High School and |
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honor Ballet Folklórico and Crockett High School's Mariachi de Oro |
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for their contributions to the arts in their community; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for Ballet Folklórico and Mariachi de Oro as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |